There are 4 ways to get from Berlin to Gotha by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
2h 7m€48–118Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 39m€27–114Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erfurt central train stationbus N3216
5h 7m€31–62Drive 309.1 km
- Drive from Berlin to Gothacar 309.1 km
3h 11m€46–66
Berlin to Gotha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Gotha is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €45 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Gotha station. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Erfurt central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Gotha via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Berlin and Gotha is 283 km. The road distance is 309.1 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Berlin to Gotha, including transfers.
Berlin to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Berlin to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Gotha is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erfurt central train station once a week. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–92
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €87–92
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–65
- Seating Carriage
- €23–28
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Berlin to Gotha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Berlin to Gotha train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Gotha is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Berlin to Gotha.
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